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by cactuspip
Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: A couple of Astros with different-coloured flowers
Replies: 5
Views: 1696

Re: A couple of Astros with different-coloured flowers

Very, very nice. And the bodies aren't too shabby either!
by cactuspip
Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: A Gymnocalycium spegazzinii
Replies: 10
Views: 2944

Re: A Gymnocalycium spegazzinii

I would tend to agree with Terry.

It certainly has the potential to be pretty spectacular when it achieves a good size.
by cactuspip
Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Rooting Sulcorebutia pups
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Re: Rooting Sulcorebutia pups

What you are trying to achieve is moisture around the bottom to encourage roots, but not to be wet and so to encourage rotting.
by cactuspip
Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Rooting Sulcorebutia pups
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Re: Rooting Sulcorebutia pups

Assuming you are quite happy that any wounds they might have are well calloused over I would put them in a nice open compost mixture and keep it moist, not wet. I generally find they will take a few weeks to root down. The larger one might be quicker as it has already started to look to produce root...
by cactuspip
Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:05 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: New fora? Forums?
Replies: 29
Views: 16854

Re: New fora? Forums?

Is it just me or has there been a very muted response to the new forums? Personally, neither are of any real interest to me, since I don't grow small opuntias and just the odd gasteria/haworthia, but we will have to wait and see if there is going to be a demand for them. I was quite happy with the s...
by cactuspip
Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Denmoza Rhodacantha
Replies: 4
Views: 2671

Denmoza Rhodacantha

I have 2 seed grown D. Rhodacantha. They are now about 6-7 inches in diameter and are growing well.

So far neither of them have shown any inclination to produce flowers.

Anybody have any suggestions what I should do to promote flowering?
by cactuspip
Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Scarring on cactus
Replies: 8
Views: 2381

Re: Scarring on cactus

If you were in England i would say it was red spider bite damage. It is a very small insect that pierces the epidermis, particularly around the growing point. These incisions lead to the typical brown scarring, like on your plants. I would try some insecticide. It does grow out, but can take quite s...
by cactuspip
Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:42 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Humble flowers
Replies: 4
Views: 1198

Re: Humble flowers

I have never had much success with Frithia of any kind.

This might prompt me to try again. Lovely flowers!
by cactuspip
Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:46 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Echeveria spraypaintianus
Replies: 4
Views: 2228

Re: Echeveria spraypaintianus

I should have thought if they wanted to make Echeverias interesting they could have used much more attractive colours.

(Not a serious post, before anybody reacts!)

I find ALL of these painted and mutilated plants to be complete abominations.
by cactuspip
Thu Jul 26, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Identification please?
Replies: 12
Views: 3694

Re: Identification please?

Nice to see U was right about the flowering! It is really showing its paces.

It is not Tarvitaensis. That has large, orange-red flowers.

I'm no Rebutia expert, but I would suggest either Atrovirens or Steinmannii, but don't quote me on that!